2021-2022 Oregon Battle of the Books

9-12 Division Annotated Booklist

All Systems Red by Martha Wells 2017

In a corporate-dominated spacefaring future, planetary missions must be approved and supplied by the Company.
Exploratory teams are accompanied by Company-supplied security androids, for their own safety. But in a society
where contracts are awarded to the lowest bidder, safety isn't a primary concern. On a distant planet, a team of scientists
are conducting surface tests, shadowed by their Company-supplied 'droid--a self-aware SecUnit that has hacked its own
governor module, and refers to itself (though never out loud) as “Murderbot”.
Science Fiction 160 Pages

Ashlords by Scott Reintgen 2020

This book follows alchemists Imelda, Adrian, and Pippa as they reach for their dreams of glory riding phoenix horses at
The Races, the modern spectacle that has replaced warfare within their empire.
Fantasy 384 pages 680L AR 5.0 (13 Pts.)

A Boy and His Dog at the End of the World by C.A. Fletcher 2019
When a beloved family dog is stolen, her owner sets out on a life-changing journey through the ruins of our world to
bring her back.
Dystopia 416 pages AR 6.0 (18 Pts.)

The Dark Matter of Mona Starr by Laura Lee Gulledge 2020

Follows the experiences of depressed teen Mona Starr, who learns how to manage profound feelings of unworthiness
through therapy, art, writing and the support of a few good friends.
Graphic Novel 192 pages

A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson 2020

As her senior capstone project, Pippa Fitz-Amobi is determined to find the real killer in a closed local murder case, but
not everyone wants her meddling in the past.
Thriller 400 pages HL700L AR 5.4 (16 Pts.)

I Love You So Mochi by Sarah Kuhn 2019

Kimi Nakamura loves fashion and designing clothes, jewelry, and accessories for her friends. Her mother calls that a
hobby. Kimi tries to figure out what she wants when she visits her grandparents in Japan.
Romance 320 pages 810L AR 5.5 (12 Pts.)

Legendborn by Tracy Deonn 2020

To learn more about her mysterious past, a teen girl infiltrates a magical secret society claiming to be the descendants
of King Arthur and his knights.
Fantasy 544 pages HL730L AR 5.2 (24 Pts.)

Not So Pure and Simple by Lamar Giles 2020

High school junior Del Rainey unwittingly joins a Purity Pledge class at church, hoping to get closer to his long-term
crush, Kiera.
Contemporary 416 pages AR 4.9 (13 Pts.)

We Are Not Free by Traci Chee 2020

A tightknit group of teens who grew up together in Japantown, San Francisco, have their lives turned upside down
when they are forced into incarceration camps during WWII.
Historical Fiction 400 pages AR 5.5 (14 Pts.)

What I Carry by Jennifer Longo 2020

In her final year in foster care, seventeen-year-old Muir tries to survive her senior year before aging out of the system.
Contemporary 352 pages HL690L AR 4.6 (12 Pts.)
With the Fire on High by Elizabeth Acevedo 2019
Navigating the challenges of finishing high school while caring for a daughter, talented cook Emoni Santiago struggles
with a lack of time and money that complicate her dream of working in a professional kitchen.
Contemporary 416 pages 810L AR 5.2 (11 Pts.)

You Should See Me in a Crown by Leah Johnson 2020

Liz Lighty has always avoided the spotlight in her small, wealthy, and prom-obsessed Midwestern high school. She
concentrates on grades and music until circumstances force a change in plans.
Contemporary 336 pages 880L AR 5.9 (12 Pts.)